CLEARWATER, Fla. — Sunday marks the first exhibition game the Phillies play this spring and it's the only one they have before Grapefruit League play begins Tuesday against the New York Yankees. The Phillies host the University of Tampa at Bright House Field and Friday, pitching coach Bob McClure revealed the pitchers slated to throw in that game. Right-hander Paul Clemens, a non-roster invitee who has thrown in 48 major league games for the Houston Astros the past two seasons, will get the start. After Clemens, there's no particular order, however, the Phillies plan to send right-handers Phillippe Aumont, Hector Neris, Nefi Ogando, and left-handers Elvis Araujo and...

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